IC Test Engineer

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. is seeking an IC Test Engineer in Santa Rosa, CA to develop, execute, automate, and improve test solutions for RF/MMIC devices.

The role blends RF characterization, wafer probing, test automation, and software development to support rapid product development and manufacturing cycles. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in RF characterization and wafer-probe measurements, with strong programming skills to support cross-functional teams and complex test systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Relevant thesis work and/or industry experience in millimeter‑wave IC characterization is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, automate, and improve test solutions for integrated circuits (RF/MMIC).
• Perform RF characterization and wafer probing across active/passive components.
• Collaborate with design and process engineering teams to support product development and manufacturing schedules.
• Leverage test stations and measurement equipment to analyze data and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

RF characterization

Wafer probing

Test automation

Software development

C#

C++/.NET

C

Visual Studio

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Relevant thesis work / industry experience in mmWave IC characterization

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

RF measurement instruments

Keysight ADS or equivalent RF design tools

Job description

IC Test Engineer

Location: Santa Rosa, California, USA

Work Arrangement: Onsite – hands‑on laboratory and test‑system work required

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experienced IC Test Engineer to develop, execute, automate, and improve test solutions for integrated circuits, including microwave and millimeter‑wave ICs (MMICs).

This position combines RF characterization, semiconductor testing, wafer probing, test automation, software development, troubleshooting, and data analysis. The engineer will work with custom-built test stations, laboratory measurement equipment, and cross‑functional design and process engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of relevant experience in RF characterization and wafer‑probe measurements, along with strong programming skills and the ability to support demanding product‑development and manufacturing schedules.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Relevant thesis work and/or industry experience in millimeter‑wave IC characterization is expected.

Technical Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in RF characterization of active and passive components.
• Experience measuring RF parameters such as reflection coefficient, matching, TOI, P1dB, and noise figure.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic test and measurement equipment, such as:
  • Vector network analyzers
  • Signal sources or generators
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Related RF measurement instruments
• Experience with wafer‑probe calibration and on‑wafer integrated‑circuit measurements.
• Software development or programming proficiency in at least one of the following:
  • C#
  • C++/.NET
  • C
  • Visual Studio development environment

Candidates with the following additional skills will be particularly attractive:

• Experience automating electrical tests.
• Strong C#, .NET, and Visual Studio programming experience.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in IC testing.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of RF and analog integrated‑circuit design and analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and process improvement.
• Experience with PCB board design.
• Experience with Keysight ADS or equivalent RF/electronic design and simulation tools.
• Ability to take a lead role on technical projects.